What it means
Used mostly to describe wound drainage. Serous drainage is clear and watery, serosanguineous is pink and watery (serum mixed with a little blood), sanguineous is bloody, and purulent is thick pus. Serous membranes are thin linings, such as the pleura and pericardium, that make a small amount of slippery fluid.
For the nurse
Chart the type, color, amount and smell of wound drainage. A change from serous to purulent or a bad smell can mean infection.
In a chart
"Small amount of serous drainage on the dressing; no odor."
At a glance
| Spanish | seroso |
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